December 15, 2024 11:03 AM

Italy grants citizenship to Argentine President Javier Milei

The Italian government has granted Argentine President Javier Milei citizenship in recognition of his Italian heritage, sparking outrage across Argentina, according to a report by The New York Times. Milei, whose grandparents emigrated from Italy to Argentina, was granted Italian citizenship based on his ancestral ties, according to Italy's foreign ministry. The decision has faced significant criticism, particularly from opponents of Italy's citizenship policies, who argue that the law favoring...